see the last of (someone or something)
see the last of (someone or something)
To no longer encounter a certain person or thing. Often used in the negative. I doubt we've seen the last of Mr. Cramer. He frequently complains to our department. When will we finally see the last of this stupid fad?
See also: last, of, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
see the last of someone or something
to have experienced the last visit, episode, adventure, etc., with someone or something. I hope I have seen the last of Robert Ellis! We have seen the last of grandma's homemade strawberry jam.
See also: last, of, see
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
see the last of
End one's dealings with someone or something, as in I hope I've seen the last of those boring ice shows, or We haven't seen the last of Jerry-he'll be back. [Early 1800s]
See also: last, of, see
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
hear/see the ˈend/the last of somebody/something
(often used with not, never, etc.) keep being reminded of something because somebody is always talking about it: We’ll never hear the end of her visit to Buckingham Palace. If we don’t get her a dog, we’ll never hear the end of it.See also: end, hear, last, of, see, somebody, something
hear/see the ˈlast of somebody/something
hear/see somebody/something for the last time: That was the last I ever saw of her. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ve heard the last of this matter.See also: hear, last, of, see, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- see the last of
- see the end of (someone or something)
- none other than
- none other than somebody
- cry-baby
- a hobby horse
- hobby-horse
- have a brush with
- have a brush with (something)
- you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope